Fall Internship at RCS

Internship Position at RCS

The Company:

Resource Consulting Services (RCS) (www.resourceglobal.co.uk) is a globally operating advisory firm specialising in the extractive industries, conflict minerals, forestry and land investment sectors. RCS provides research, assessment and strategic advisory and training services for corporations, governments, development organisations and civil society. RCS’s services focus on five key areas related to this project: public policy, business sustainability, standards compliance, investment advisory and organisational development.

We are a leading advisory firm in the extractive industries, particularly in the mining sector. We work with a range of stakeholders to improve their governance, legal and regulatory frameworks. We deliver excellence with integrity, helping to secure our clients’ long-term value while meeting their short-term requirements. We achieve this by developing innovative and practical solutions that are based on tested good practice and tailored to our clients’ objectives. We pride ourselves on the results we achieve with our clients.

Geographical Focus:

RCS is headquartered in London, United Kingdom and has permanent regional representation in Europe (Barcelona), East and Southern Africa (Nairobi and Cape Town),   and in the Americas (USA). RCS operates globally and has delivered work in over 30 countries, reaching from Africa to Asia, Europe and Latin America. While most of our projects remain Africa-oriented, we have a fully-established global reach.

The Internship:

RCS offers a full-time internship position of up to six months starting September 15^th  2012 based in our office in Barcelona Candidates are expected to commit for six months, until mid-March 2013 when applying for this position. The successfully appointed candidate will report to the Senior Researchers

RCS is looking for a highly motivated researcher with previous experience in academic or business research to provide direct support to the RCS team on projects for the private sector, Governments and not for profit organisation. The position will entail a component of research and analysis work, as well as routine administrative tasks. The successful applicant must be flexible in adapting to the requirements of workload and its distribution between research and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will have excellent research, analytical and report writing skills. She or he will put meticulous attention to detail before delivering outputs to immediate supervisors. Fluency in English and Spanish is a requirement for this position, knowledge of other languages relevant to RCS’ areas of activity, such as French, Portuguese, Arabic Chinese or/and Russian is an advantage.  An understanding of sustainability issues, corporate social responsibility and/or conflict and corruption issues in the natural resources sectors will be a valuable asset. The ideal candidate will have a background in law, economics, international relations, development studies or similar discipline and should have a very advanced ability to write in English. Writing samples will be required and will form a significant part of evaluating a successful candidate.

Core competencies

• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality written outputs that do not require spelling, formatting or reference revision from senior staff.
• Motivated and proactive. Keen to learn in new areas of research.
• Able to work independently after receiving thorough initial briefing from senior staff. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to senior staff.

Communication: 

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. 

Teamwork: 

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals. Places team agenda before personal agenda.
• Acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

Essential requirements:

• The applicant is committed to work on a full-time basis, meaning Mondays to Fridays from 9.00 to 18.00 (40 hours/week). The candidate understands that working hours are not negotiable and that no compensation or in lieu payment is due for overtime
• The candidate must hold a valid working permit for the EU at the time of submission of his/her candidature. The working permit shall be valid for at least seven months from the date of submission of the candidature.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is an essential requirement for this position. Other languages will be considered as an asset. Both languages will be tested during the interview process and a written test in English will be submitted to shortlisted candidates.

RCS offers a stipend of 900 euro/ month plus expenses incurred during the course of doing the work (terms and conditions apply) . To apply, please send a CV and covering letter no later than August the 31^st 2012 to Antonia Alomar (antonia.alomar@resourceglobal.co.uk). Interviews will be held in Barcelona or over the phone during the first week of September 2012. Because of the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from female candidates are encouraged.